Introduction to Law & Business Law Course Curriculum – High School Class Semester Course

Description

My Business Law / Introduction to Law Semester Course Bundle now includes 46 DIGITAL ACTIVITES for an ENTIRE SEMESTER! As we all know, Business Law can be a dry subject to teach. So instead of teaching to PowerPoints which today’s students do not like…I call that DEATH BY POWERPOINT…I have found this discovery method is much more engaging for my students and really puts students in the drivers’ seat of their education. An instructional video is included in this resource to offer a guide and suggestions as to how the author suggests implementing the lessons. NO PREP LESSONS! Some lessons are also great for SUB DAYS!

**UPDATE JUNE 2026** – I’ve added 9 new law and law career activities, lessons, and projects + a BRAND NEW lesson library just like those included in my other courses to keep the teacher organized and make the lessons easy-to-find on your computer.

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✅This digital activity bundle is a whole curriculum and an entire course on all of the essential information needed for students to understand and learn the main components of business law, law, and ethics. Maximize engagement and critical thinking skills while students learn! A Win! Win!

Watch this▶️ video for a guided tour of my Business Law Semester Course Bundle. (updated 6/26)

What’s Included❓

• A Lesson Library (See Preview) To Keep the Teacher Organized
• 46 Business Law and Intro to Law Lessons, Activities, and Projects
• Teacher’s Keys (and Student Examples)
• Pacing Guides / Teaching Duration

⭐SPECIAL BONUS: When buying this Business Law Semeser Course bundle, you now receive an easy-to-follow LESSON LIBRARY to keep you organized! The lesson library is a valuable tool for the teacher that lists all Units in the recommended order of instruction, links to the lessons, teacher’s keys, and pacing guide. (added 6/26)

First Unit – ‘GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY

Create a LinkedIn Profile (added 6/26)

Second Unit – LAW FUNDAMENTALS – INTRODUCTION TO LAW

• Purpose of Law
• Goals of Law
• Law and Values
• Types of Law / Branches of Law
• Criminal vs Civil Law
• Felony vs Misdemeanor
• Eight Basic Consumer Rights
• Contract Law
• Steps in a Trial
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Corporate Lawyers – Career Connection Lesson (added 6/26)

3rd Unit – EMPLOYMENT LAW

• Labor and Employment Law Digital Activity
• Workers’ Rights – Intro to OSHA
• Age Discrimination Worker’s Rights case – IKEA

4th Unit – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Intellectual Property Introduction – Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents
• Trademarks, Copyright and Intellectual Property
• Patent Law & Intellectual Property – Scrub Daddy Case Study
• Jellyroll Band vs Jell Roll Trademark Infringement Dispute (added 6/26)
• Zamboni – Patents and Niche Marketing Lesson (added 6/26)
• Laws and Personal Brand Story (added 6/26)
• Nike Trademark Infringement Case Study (added 6/26)
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster Exploration (added 6/26)

5th Unit – TYPES OF LAW

• Contract Law – Examples and Discovery
• White Collar Crime – Discovery Activity
• Antitrust Law (Sherman, Clayton, & FTC) – Discovery and Investigation
• Federal Agencies (FDA FTC CPSC) that Provide Consumer Protection
• Consumer Protection Laws – Buyer Beware (added 6/26)
• Tort Law Introduction
• Warranty Law / Lemon Law
• Property Law Digital Activity

6th Unit – Case Studies

• Valentine’s Day Business Law Lawsuits Case Studies
• Six Infamous Class Action Lawsuits of All Time.
• Consumer Rights and Fair Labeling and Packing Act – Kashi All Natural Foods Case Study
• Insider Trading – Martha Stewart Case Study
• McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit Famous Case Study Activity
• Search and Seizure – the 4th amendment
• Legal Documents Introduction
• International Trade Dispute (Hershey vs Cadbury)
• Telephone Consumer Protection Act case – American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
• Consumer Biometric Privacy Rights case – Snapchat
• Trademark Infringement case – Starbucks vs Sambucks
• An Intellectual Property and Royalties Dispute – Apple vs Qualcomm

**BONUS FILES!!!**

• Business Law Vocabulary and Legal Lingo Activity File
• Business Law Boulevard – Career Exploratory PBL Project Activity (added 6/26)

▶️For a guided tour of this SEMESTER BUNDLE, please watch this video! ▶️ (updated 6/26)

✅These are all digital files so students can fill in their own copy of the activity. The digital activities flawlessly send to all learning management systems as they are all Google Docs and Slides that easily convert to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

✅This resource bundle DOES NOT include tests. No tests included in this resource to allow for teacher autonomy on student assessment. Also, ready-made tests and quizzes can be bought and easily shared on the internet by students.

✅My BUSINESS LAW SEMESTER COURSE includes student-led material. No PowerPoints needed as all of the information is included to allow the students to discover on their own or in groups and present to the class. Unfamiliar with Student Led Instruction? Watch▶️my video on Student Led Instruction for a demonstration and explanation and also read my Blog Post – Goodbye PowerPoints – Student Led Instruction is the Way to Go! You’ll do a lot less talking and you’ll get a much more engaged classroom. Win! Win!

✅Your students will love the business law case studies! Great class discussions!

✅TEACHER’S KEYS INCLUDED (WHEN APPLICABLE)

What are other educators saying?❤️

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The best introductory, yet comprehensive law curriculum I have ever found. All is relevant to the students and engaging. Super organized content and easy to use. I 100% recommend for all business law instructors. -Carrie H.

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My students really like the project activities that helped my students stay supper (sic) engaged. Great bundle, buy it, you won’t be disappointed. -James H.

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I appreciated the number and variety of activities available in this bundle. Very little prep is needed to facilitate the activities. I also appreciate how all document links are organized in one google doc. It makes navigating the bundle very easy. The case studies are very engaging for my students. The resources are also very adaptable if you prefer students to complete assignments using different methods. -Morgan R.